Sunset

Ecosystem Overview

The Sunset ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Opelousas, Sunset hosts 1300% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 St. Landry Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Opelousas

+1300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Plecia nearctica

Very Common1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Common1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in St. Landry Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Opelousas

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+1300% vs. current

St. Landry Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-86% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+133% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within St. Landry Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in St. Landry Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Opelousas

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+1300% vs. current

St. Landry Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-86% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+133% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Opelousas

+1300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Plecia nearctica

Very Common1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Common1 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Occasional1 obs.

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